New Delhi, June 4 (ANI): Washington D.C. based International Centre for Journalists has announced two journalism scholarships for students to pursue the P G Diploma in Applied Journalism and Media Communication at 9.9 School of Communication (9.9 SoC).
The 11-month Applied Journalism programme at 9.9 SoC teaches students the ins and outs of writing
news stories, how to shoot and edit video using high-end cameras and final cut pro editing software,
and the details of producing professional-quality online news.
Students receive hands-on training in all three mediums - print, TV and online - and graduate as
completely converged, multi-media journalists. A three-month internship integrated into the program
assures a fully-groomed professional.
9.9 SoC Associate Dean, Gunjan Aggarwal, said: "We are really excited to receive the two
scholarships from ICFJ. It will help the J-school reach out to really deserving students in India and
Bhutan. ICFJ is committed to advancing quality journalism worldwide. This is another step towards
establishing a globally recognised journalism school right here in India."
ICFJ's Vice President of New Initiatives, Sharon Moshavi, said: "The International Center for
Journalists is delighted to partner with the 9.9 School of Communication to give students the tools
they need to become leaders in a world of converging media. The scholarships will expose
international students to quality journalism. And the hands-on experience they gain in newsrooms will
prepare them for jobs in broadcast and online media."
9.9 SoC boasts of veteran faculty (http://soc.edu.in/aj-faculty.php) drawn from top media companies
from Indian and overseas.
To apply to be a ICFJ Scholar at 9.9 SoC, fill in the online application form: http://www.soc.edu.in/application.php
Application Deadline: June 15, 2013
Programme Start Date: July 2013 (ANI)
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